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If you’re curious about how things happen in Fort Collins, this is the podcast to subscribe to. Find out first when there’s a new episode of Dear Fort Collins:
Latest Episode
- How Are Parks Made?
Have you ever wondered how a City Park gets made? On this episode of Dear Fort Collins, Nick Armstrong is joined by Jen Torrey and Jill Wuertz from the City of Fort Collins Parks Planning Department as we explore the creation of Tailwinds and Dovetail parks. Curious about how something works in Fort Collins? Send… Read more: How Are Parks Made?
What’s Dear Fort Collins About?
On Dear Fort Collins, we dive in to explore what it takes to make Fort Collins a truly special place to live, from the meticulous designs in our parks, to the planning of our roads and spaces, to the people shaping our unique community with innovative art, culture, and business. Episodes feature interviews with City and County staff, local leaders, and movers and shakers in the business community.
During election seasons, our episodes feature interviews with our City Council and Poudre School Board candidates.
The Latest Episodes:
- How Are Parks Made?
- A Closer Look at Poudre School Board Candidate Karla Baise in District C
- A Closer Look at Poudre School Board Candidate Sabrina Herrick in District C
- A Closer Look at Poudre School Board Candidate Coronda Ziegler in District D
- A Closer Look at Poudre School Board Candidate Tom Griggs in District D
- A Closer Look at Poudre School Board Candidate Andrew Spain in District E
Movers and Shakers
The community leaders and elected officials who are behind some of your favorite Fort Collins features.
City and County Experts
The City and County staff who do amazing work behind the scenes to make our City and Northern Colorado so connected.
Neat Neighbors
Fort Collins is home to incredibly talented neighbors, from trend-setting creatives to unassuming scientists.
Who’s behind Dear Fort Collins? Nick Armstrong, Geek-in-Chief.
I’m one of the original grads from the Leveraging Local Leaders (L3) program and even threw my hat in the ring for the Fort Collins City Council elections in District 1 in 2021.
I’ve been recognized by BizWest’s 40 Under Forty, ColoradoBiz’s Top 25 Most Influential Young Professionals, and the BizWest Top 50 Most Influential Business Leaders, and I’ve learned a lot from my time with Leadership Northern Colorado and Leadership Fort Collins.
As Chair of the Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Board, I’m all about promoting our City’s amazing green spaces, tree canopy, and recreational spots. You might also catch me at the Boxelder Sanitation District, where I’m all about the tech that keeps the Poudre River clean and healthy. It goes without saying, but just in case: my views published here and elsewhere are strictly my own.
I’m passionate about improving our voting system and ensuring Fort Collins is a sustainable place to live. I played a part in the Ranked Choice Voting campaign and helped get the 2A For Parks initiative across the finish line (now known as the 2050 Funding Measure), which means more funding for our parks, transit, and eco-friendly programs.
I’m a firm believer in leaving things better than I found them. That’s why I’ve advocated for over $50,000 in grants to enhance North East Fort Collins. I helped spearhead the project to create the city’s longest community mural and a water-saving project that is making a real difference: 6.5 million gallons of water each year.
My goal with Dear Fort Collins is to highlight the hard work of exceptionally talented neighbors who make things happen in and around our City.